We are a patchwork and quilting supplies shop based in Blackhall Mill (about 8 miles outside Newcastle Upon Tyne). Originally established in August 2005 we provide a wide range of quilting and patchwork related goods and services.

Friday 27 April 2018

Our Latest Newsletter

Hello

As some of you may know I have been poorly after a recent operation but I am now on the mend and am able to spend more time at the shop. Myself and Debbie will be on Hochanda TV this Sunday 29th April for Sixpenny Memories. The times of the shows are 8am and 11am.

In the shop Bethany has been very busy preparing some New Gift Sets and Fat Quarter Fat Packs.

The 30% Sale on FabricFabric PanelsFat Quarter PacksHalf Metre Packs, continues in store and on the website.

We also have a number of deals from Brother Sewing Machines including a Free Creative Quilt kit with the Innovis 420, a Free Creative Sewing Pack with the Innovis 20, and over £290 Free accessories with the Innovis V3 Embroidery Machine.

We also offer a Longarm Quilting Service in store. Turn that quilt top into a heirloom. Contact us for a quote or more information.

Happy Sewing
Kim & the team
www.thefatquarters.co.uk

Kim Suleman

Book of the week, Sale, New Gift-sets & Sixpenny Memories

Hello,

I hope you've all been having a lovely week. Have you all got something nice planned for this weekend?

Six Penny Memories

Six Penny Memories are back! Kim is now on the road to recovery after her back operation and different set backs. She will be back on TV this Sunday with Debbie on Hochanda. Don't miss them at 8am and 11am. They have some beautiful items for you so don't miss out!

Book Of the Week

This weeks 'Book of the Week' is Colliery Days by Six Penny Memories.

This fantastic new book is completely different to anything you may have seen before.
It is more than a project book. Set in the North East of England and a stones throw from The Fat Quarters it is a must for quilters new and old.
The projects are easy to understand,and the templates are full size.

'Canny Keepsakes - Colliery Days' Description
Florrie & Betty took inspiration from the rich heritage around them. As Beamish Open Air Museum is on their doorstep they focused on the Colliery Village, rebuilt and set in 1913.
They loosely broadened the era to include the late Victorian and Edwardian periods. The fabric range they have used complements the era, producing a vintage feel with a contemporary twist.
Over twenty projects are interwoven with Florrie's memories, Betty's rhymes and recipes, and some really beautiful imagery.


RRP £12.99 our price £9.99. 

http://www.thefatquarters.co.uk/canny-keepsakes-the-colliery-days.ir

Sale

Don't forget our SALE is still on! 30% OFF Fabric, Fat Packs and Panels. http://www.thefatquarters.co.uk

Gift Sets

We have some new gift sets now available! Perfect for birthday gifts, thank you presents or just as a treat to yourself. The gifts range from £19.99. The new sets comes in a reusable suitcase which will be perfect for storage in your sewing room.

http://www.thefatquarters.co.uk/?searchStr=Gift&sub=Go%21

We hope you all have a lovely weekend and we hope to see you soon!

http://www.thefatquarters.co.uk

Classes in May

Hello,

Here are our upcoming classes, if you would like to book or would like more information on any of the classes call us on 01207 565728 or visit our website using the link at the bottom.

May

Friday 4th- Let's Make a Bin- 10:15am-12:15pm- £12.99. 

Make a Waste Paper Bin that you will not want to hide away. You will be guided during each stage, ensuring a professional finish.
Class includes the Kit to make the bin. Add in fabric from your own stash or purchase Fabric from The Fat Quarters. Cost £12.99

Friday 11th May- Uneven 9 Patch- 10:15am-2pm- £20. 

This effective block is easy to achieve with the Uneven 9 Patch ruler which is included with the class.
Make a cushion, Runner or go onto make a quilt.
Kim will also show you some effective options with the ruler.
Ideal for all abilities.
Cost £20

Friday 18th May- Proggy Mat- 10:15am-12:30pm - £10. 

Inspired by the Proggy Mats, that were in most homes throughout the North East.
Learn the technique in the class and go on to make your own unique piece.
A fun technique and a great way to use up all those scraps.
Hessian will be provided.
Proggy Tools are available in store.

Saturday 19th May- Machine Embroidery- 10:15am-12:45pm £15. 

Included in the class is the Sweet Pea design in multi formats and sizes for you to take away. Make a Centre Block in the Embroidery hoop with the option of continuing with the Block of the Month Program and produce a quilt or the block would make a Cushion or Bag front.

Friday 25th May- Get To Know Your Sewing Machine- 10:15am-12:45pm-£10. 

One of our most popular classes. During this class we explore what your sewing machine is capable of doing and making sure you have the confidence to use it. Cost £10.

Workshops

We also have workshops on so you can come along and work on your own project with some help and guidance if you need any. It's the perfect chance to come along and chat with others about their projects and to get ideas for future projects. 

Tuesday- 10:15am-12:45pm £6.50
Tuesday- 10:15am-3pm £9.50
Wednesday- 10:15am-12:45pm £6.50
Friday- 10:15am-12:45pm £6.50
Friday- 10:15am-3pm £9.50
Saturday-10:15am-12:45pm £6.50. 




http://www.thefatquarters.co.uk/?searchStr=Classes&sub=Go%21

We hope to see you all soon.

Saturday 21 April 2018

Classes, Book of the Week & SALE

Hello,

It's been a beautiful week of weather this week! Have you all been enjoying the sunshine? If the weather is getting you in the summer mood come along and treat yourself to some new fabrics while the SALE is still on, 30% OFF! We have some beautiful bright batiks, summer florals and cute nautical themed fabrics. Perfect for freshening up your home for spring/summer.

We've had some busy classes this week. Proggy Mat on Tuesday was so popular we've added another class on Friday 18th May! The class is filling up fast so if your interested visit our website to book. We've had busy workshops and yesterday afternoon we had an Overlocker class!

Classes next week

We have workshops available on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday next week.

We also have a 'Get To Know Your Sewing Machine' class on Friday.If you want to get the most out of your machine then this is the perfect class for you. In this session we will be exploring the walking foot. Cost £10.  

Follow the link below for more classes and to book. 
http://www.thefatquarters.co.uk/?searchStr=Classes&sub=Go%21

Book Of the Week

This weeks book of the week is 'The Cake Mix Quilt Book Volume 1'.

It’s Sew Emma welcomes you to the scrumptious world of Cake Mixes with our new book, The Cake Mix Quilt Book: Volume One. The Cake Mix Quilt Book hits the sweet spot by offering two easy quilt patterns for all eight Cake Mixes for a total of 16 quilts!
£19.99

http://www.thefatquarters.co.uk/the-cake-mix-quilt-book-volume-one.ir

Sale 

Don't forget our 30% SALE is still on! 30% OFF fabric, fat packs and panels.
http://www.thefatquarters.co.uk

We hope you all have a lovely weekend and we hope to see you soon.


Wednesday 18 April 2018

Our latest Newsletter


Hello

We are so pleased the weather in the North East is a little warmer and at last it feels like Spring.

The latest Moda Pre-Cuts have arrived in store 'Evelyns Homestead 1880-1900'  The colours are rich and typical of the Civil War Era.

We have also added several White on White & Cream on Cream Fabrics to the Essentials Range, and theExtra Wide (120 inches) Moda 200 count Natural Calico is back in stock, all of these have a 30% Discount.

The Vlieseline Thermolam Wadding whilst brilliant for Bag Making works perfectly on Embroidery Machines. We had a Class last week doing Appliqué in the Hoop and the results were amazing.

I have just finished a dress for my Granddaughter using just 1 metre of the Dashwood 'Confetti' Fabric, I will post Pictures on our Facebook page. It looks amazing and this along with All FabricsFabric Panels,Fabric Half Metre and Fat Quarter Fat Packs are included in our 30% SALE.

We have a number of Classes coming up in store including Making a Waste Bin and Uneven 9-Patch.

Don't forget we have some amazing offers on the Brother Sewing/Embroidery machines. Contact us for more information or a Demonstration and remember if you see an offer at a show or on the web then we can match it, and will add help and guidance with your new machine.

I am off now to plan my next sewing project.

Happy Sewing

Kim & the team
www.thefatquarters.co.uk


Saturday 14 April 2018

It's the Weekend!

Hello everyone!

Have you all had a lovely week? It's a brighter day here in the North East after the rain we've had all week! Have you got something nice planned for the weekend? We had a group of ladies in this morning doing a Machine Embroidery class using a Sweet Pea designs. They all thoroughly enjoyed it and their work was beautiful! Head to our Facebook page to have a look at what they were doing. We have a busy week next week with workshops, a Proggy mat class and an Overlocker class.

Don't forget our sale is still on to celebrate our award! 30% OFF fabric, fat packs and panels. New fat packs are being made every week so keep checking our website and Facebook page to see them. Extra wide fabric is also included in the sale and is perfect for backing quilts. Moda 200 count calico is also in the sale, 45" wide is available in white and is £7 per metre, 120" wide is available in cream and is £14 per metre. Thimbleberries fabrics are only £7 per metre! Have a look on our website or pop in and see us. We are open Tuesday- Saturday 10am-4pm.

We hope to see you soon!

http://www.thefatquarters.co.uk
01207 565728

NEW from Moda Bakery!

Hello!

Just to let you all know we have a NEW Moda Bakery collection now available- Evelyn's Homestead 1880-1900. Available in charm packs, layer cakes and jelly rolls.

Follow the link below to shop or visit our Facebook page for photos.

http://www.thefatquarters.co.uk/?searchStr=Evelyn&sub=Go%21

Tuesday 10 April 2018

NEW from Makower

We've just has a delivery from Makower with creams and whites perfect for all of your projects. The fabrics are also included in our SALE! They are being uploaded onto our website at the moment so they will be on in a couple of hours for you to have a look.

Upcoming classes

Hello,

Here is a list of our upcoming classes.

April

Friday 13th- Free Motion Quilting- 10:15am-2pm £17.
Explore free machine embroidery and quilting in the class. Learn new techniques and build your confidence.
Interfacing and wadding will be provided.

Saturday 14th- Machine Embroidery - 10:15am-12:45pm £15. 
Included in the class is the Sweet Pea design in multi formats and sizes for you to take away. Make a Centre Block in the Embroidery hoop with the option of continuing with the Block of the Month Program and produce a quilt or the block would make a Cushion or Bag front.

Tuesday 17th- Proggy Mat- 10:15am-12:45pm £10. 
Inspired by the Proggy Mats, that were in most homes throughout the North East.
Learn the technique in the class and go on to make your own unique piece.
A fun technique and a great way to use up all those scraps. Hessian will be provided.

Friday 20th- Overlocker class-1:15pm-3:15pm £10. 
The class is ideal if you are a beginner or if you have some experience. Learn the basics and more. The class will explore different techniques a must for anyone who has or thinking about getting an overlocker.

Friday 27th- Get to Know your Sewing Machine- 10:15am-12:45pm £10. 
If you want to get the most out of your machine then this is the perfect class for you. In this session we will be exploring the walking foot. Cost £10.

Saturday 28th- Dressmaking- 10:15am-12:45pm £10. 
Fancy making a Dress, Skirt or PJ's then we have a selection of patterns and Fabrics that you can choose from and throughout the process get help from our expert Dressmaking teacher.

May 

Friday 4th- Let's Make a Bin- 10:15am-12:15pm £12.99. 
Make a Waste Paper Bin that you will not want to hide away. You will be guided during each stage, ensuring a professional finish.
Class includes the Kit to make the bin. Add in fabric from your own stash or purchase Fabric from The Fat Quarters. Cost £12.99

Friday 11th- Uneven 9 patch- 10:15am-2pm £20. 
This effective block is easy to achieve with the Uneven 9 Patch ruler which is included with the class.
Make a cushion, Runner or go onto make a quilt.
Kim will also show you some effective options with the ruler.
Ideal for all abilities.
Cost £20


Workshops

We also have workshops on throughout the week for you if you are working on your own project and would like to get some advice or would just like to chat while sewing. We have the following times available-
Tuesday- 10:15am-12:45pm £6.50
Tuesday- 10:15am-3pm £9.50
Tuesday- 6:30pm-8:30pm £6.50 (next class 17th April, fortnightly class)

Wednesday- 10:15am-12:45pm £6.50

Friday - 10:15am-12:45pm £6.50
Friday- 10:15am-3pm £9.50

Saturday- 10:15am-12:45pm £6.50
Saturday- 10:15am-3pm £9.50.

For more information or to book, call us on 01207 565728 or visit our website.

http://www.thefatquarters.co.uk/?searchStr=Classes&sub=Go%21


Wednesday 4 April 2018

Book of the Week, New classes & Sale

Hello!

I hope you all had a lovely Easter weekend. Did you get lots of Sewing done during the bad weather? We have now resumed our normal opening hours of Tuesday- Saturday 10am-4pm.

Sale

Our SALE continues! 30% OFF fabric, fat packs and panels! We have 1 left in stock if our Best Friends panel and 1 left in stock of our Home Sweet Home bunny panel. New fat packs are being made  every week and are being added to the sale.

New classes

We have added some new classes. Join us on Friday 4th May for our Waste Paper Bin class.

Make a Waste Paper Bin that you will not want to hide away. You will be guided during each stage, ensuring a professional finish.
Class includes the Kit to make the bin. Add in fabric from your own stash or purchase Fabric from The Fat Quarters. Cost £12.99. 

Uneven 9 patch class Friday 11th May.

This effective block is easy to achieve with the Uneven 9 Patch ruler which is included with the class.
Make a cushion, Runner or go onto make a quilt.
Kim will also show you some effective options with the ruler.
Ideal for all abilities.
Cost £20

For more information or to book onto any of our classes call us on 01207 565728 or visit our website using the link below.

http://www.thefatquarters.co.uk/?searchStr=Classes&sub=Go%21

Book of The Week 

This weeks 'Book Of The Week' is Fast and Furious Quilting as you go family. The book is filled with lots of quilts, boxes and more for you to decorate your house or to give as gifts. RRP £15.95 our price £12.

http://www.thefatquarters.co.uk/fast-and-furious-quilting-as-you-go-family.ir



We hope you all have a lovely week!

http://www.thefatquarters.co.uk